Diagnostic ADHD Assessment

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental difference affecting thousands of young people in the UK.

Whilst it is common for children to show signs of hyperactivity or lack of focus at times in their lives, if these difficulties continue to be a consistent challenge for them, it is often advised to seek an diagnostic ADHD assessment to investigate any underlying causes. The first step to getting the right support for your child is to receive a robust and reliable assessment from a qualified clinician. Taking that first step can be daunting, but Young Wellbeing Hub are here to support you every step of the way.

Reasons to pursue a diagnostic ADHD assessment

Early identification and diagnosis can open the door for your child to develop necessary skills to fulfil their potential and thrive.

To better understand their behaviours, thoughts, and emotions, building a sense of self-identity.

To help identify their strengths and where they may need support.

To allow others to better support them, such as teachers, family members and future employers.

To open opportunities to access appropriate services and benefits, including reasonable adjustments in education and work.

Pathway information

What is ADHD?

Characterised by hyperactivity, impulsivity or inattention, or by a combination of all three of these.

A diagnostic ADHD assessment will explore signs and symptoms of ADHD, their length, along with the impact on a person’s general level of functioning. More information can be found here.

There must be evidence that these key symptoms are out of line with your child’s learning ability.

Pathway information

Assessment information

At Young Wellbeing Hub, we carry out assessments based on UK best practice models, which are designed strictly in line with the latest research and meet or exceed government standards including the GOLD standard recommendations from the National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE).

Our approach and tools

The assessment will involve an appointment with a qualified clinician to review the presence of the ADHD characteristics in greater detail and assess them in line with the diagnostic criteria. For children’s ADHD assessments, the clinician will speak with you and your child or young person, this can be separately and/or together to work out where they might need extra support and how their challenges impact everyday life.

Diagnostic ADHD assessment FAQs

Who can benefit?

We offer diagnostic ADHD assessments for clients aged between 6 years old to 18 years old. Determining whether a diagnostic ADHD assessment is right for your child can be challenging. Try our free ADHD quiz to help you decide if they may benefit from a formal assessment. For clients aged over 18, please visit our adult service, Harley Street ADHD.

Logistics

The diagnostic ADHD assessment is conducted by a qualified clinician online, via Microsoft Teams, and lasts for two hours. Parents and child/young person are required to be present for this assessment. In this appointment, if appropriate, the clinician will discuss the outcome of the assessment.

Pre-requisites

There are no specific pre-requisites for a diagnostic ADHD assessment, however all clients must fulfil our inclusion criteria. Therefore, please ensure you have reviewed our inclusion and exclusion criteria and are happy to proceed to the next stage.

Please note the fee for the diagnostic ADHD assessment includes a non-refundable referral review fee of £149. If your referral is not accepted, this fee will be deducted from your refund.

Fees

The fee for diagnostic ADHD assessment is £995. This includes a non-refundable referral review fee of £149). If your referral is not accepted, this fee will be deducted from your refund.

If you would like to see our full-service price list, please refer to our Fees and Payment page.

What to expect following a diagnostic ADHD assessment

If your child/young person would like to access medication to help manage their difficulties, our qualified clinician will be able to help to create a personalised treatment plan using medication. Please see our medication titration services page for more information.

Diagnostic ADHD assessment

£995

Per assessment

Medication review appointment

More info

£245

Per appointment

Repeat prescription fee

More info

£50

Per prescription request

Diagnostic ADHD Assessment

Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) is a neurodevelopmental difference affecting thousands of young people in the UK.

Reasons to pursue a diagnostic ADHD assessment

To better understand their behaviours, thoughts, and emotions, building a sense of self-identity.

To help identify their strengths and where they may need support.

To allow others to better support them, such as teachers, family members and future employers.

To open opportunities to access appropriate services and benefits, including reasonable adjustments in education and work.

What is ADHD?

Assessment information

Our approach and tools

Pre-screening

Assessment

Feedback

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1. Initial enquiry

2. Referral review

3. Check-in call

4. Pre-assessment questionnaires

5. ADHD assessment appointment & feedback

6. Report

Diagnostic ADHD assessment FAQs

Diagnostic ADHD assessment

Medication review appointment

Repeat prescription fee

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Diagnostic ADHD Assessment